Author: yvonne.baird

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach On any given day in Portales, it isn’t unusual to see a stray dog trotting down a side street or a cluster of feral cats weaving through alleys and parking lots. Since moving here, I’ve noticed the issue is more visible than in other places I’ve lived across the country….

By Staff Writer: Grace Anders On June 21, 2025, Vernon Trails became one of 25 recipients out of nearly 1,000 applicants to receive a T-Mobile Hometown Grant in the amount of $48,390.  Vernon Trails is a volunteer driven non-profit with a mission to create, expand and upkeep multi-use trails in Vernon County, WI. Since Vernon Trails was founded 19 years ago,…

By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton Sept. 13 is a fun-filled day in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. The Village put on the 32nd year of Lumberjack Day at Zenith Park. This is a fun day of competition, food, arts, and crafts. The competition consists of participants hurling axes toward the bullseye and wielding chainsaws to cut logs. For more of an old-fashioned competition, contestants cut across the grain of the logs using a buck crosscut saw. The buck crosscut is a long blade…

By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Walk into any grocery store and nearly every label boasts added protein, from cereals to snack foods to baked goods. Protein is everywhere, but how much do you really need to be healthy and strong? Proteins are molecules made up of amino acids found in many foods and play…

By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney For many students, managing money is a new responsibility that can feel overwhelming. However, understanding and managing your personal finances is one of the most important skills you can develop at college. Learning to budget, save, and borrow responsibly now will set you up for long-term success.  The foundation…

By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco In a performance that will echo through boxing history, Terence “Bud” Crawford delivered a masterclass against Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, earning a unanimous decision victory and solidifying his place among the sport’s all-time greats.  From the opening bell, Crawford controlled the pace, using slick footwork, pinpoint counters, and relentless pressure to…

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Taylor Swift came to perform in Clovis! Well, not really. “Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience” is a tribute performance producing a live Eras tour event. It stars Traci Marie as Taylor, a small-town theater girl from the suburbs of Chicago, and a live band to accompany her….

By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons Peach season is here! In Texico, peaches are taken very seriously, including a whole peach festival put on by Five Heart Farm. In addition to fresh palisade Colorado peaches for sale, multiple vendors were in attendance. Jewelry stands like Salvage and Sparkle, Blowtorch Betty Designs, and Soul Ties Permanent Jewelry…

By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco In a thrilling Week 1 showdown that no one saw coming, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the New York Jets 34–32 in East Rutherford. The game was full of momentum swings, explosive plays, and clutch performances, from players that have been counted out by the media. Former Jets quarterback Aaron…

By Staff Writer: Kayla Reichenbach Sabrina Carpenter’s appeal goes beyond chart stats. It is the way she treats the crowd like co-writers, from onstage ad-libs to punch-line outros, that makes her feel accessible. The 26-year-old built a brand on humor, quick wit and sing-along hooks, inviting fans in on the joke rather than performing above…